Important:
Please note that this is a 3–6 month remote contract position, with the possibility of renewal. The role is for an independent self-employed contractor and is not a full-time employment opportunity. Contractors can work remotely from anywhere in Ontario, Canada.
A Little About Us:
Making fans - That’s what we’re all about! Since our humble beginnings in 2011, these two words have driven Big Viking Games to become the successful company it is today. We are focused on making our mark as a next-generation, live operations games company.
We believe that each Viking is unique and brings exponential value to the company. In return, we provide Vikings with the opportunity to solve problems through continuous learning and fostering feedback, ultimately mastering their craft. By investing in our Vikings and in new technologies, we can continue our success for years to come.
We are embarking on an adventure and rely on our team of skilled, enthusiastic, and collaborative Vikings to turn our ship towards a new horizon. With that in mind, we are on the hunt for exceptional art and animation talent to join us on this new journey and help hoist the sails!
The Nitty-Gritty
We’re seeking a talented Visual Designer to craft compelling visuals for our flagship games and marketing channels. Reporting to the Art Director, you’ll work remotely alongside Production, LiveOps, Product, UX/UI, and Marketing teams. You’ll quickly learn our style and pipeline, then hit the ground running to deliver polished, production-ready assets. Our goal is that our contractors can jump in, learn the art styles and process and begin contributing to the team in a short period of time.
The Duties:
- UI & Marketing Assets: Design and animate promo materials, in-game UI (menus, HUDs, icons, typography), social graphics, banners, key art, and store assets with minimal revisions
- End-to-End Execution: Conceptualize—from wireframes/mockups through final deliverables—high-quality graphic designs in diverse styles, iterating based on sprint feedback and technical constraints
- Design Systems: Develop and maintain cohesive visual guidelines (color palettes, typography, iconography) to ensure consistency across products and channels
- Production Velocity: Estimate and complete tasks within the appropriate velocity for your level, proactively flagging scope or timeline risks
- Feedback & Collaboration: Participate actively in retros, brainstorming, and sprint planning. Apply team and player/community feedback to enhance user experience.
- Cross-Functional Partnership: Work closely with content designers, game designers, producers, and engineers to ship visuals on time and on budget
- Tool Adoption: Master existing toolset (Animate CC, Illustrator, Photoshop) and learn new software quickly with guidance
Must-Haves:
- Must have access to a Windows PC (our art environment is not compatible with macOS; while you may use your Mac for some tasks, a Windows setup is required for production work)
- 3+ years as a Visual Designer (games, interactive media, or digital products)
- Portfolio showcasing design, branding, and marketing graphics.
- Expert in Adobe Creative Suite (Adobe Animate, Illustrator, Photoshop, After Effects, InDesign)
- Production-Ready Skills: Able to produce polished promos and visual assets with little revision
- Conceptual Strength: Independently conceive and execute high-quality graphics in multiple styles
- Design Fundamentals: Strong command of typography, colour theory, composition, perspective, and branding
- Motion Principles: Understanding of animation fundamentals for UI and simple character/graphic motion
- Agile Experience: Comfortable working in sprints; strong verbal and written communication for daily stand-ups, backlog grooming, and reviews
- Self-Starter: Task-driven, organized, proactive; able to manage your own workload and deadlines
Nice-to-Haves
- HTML/CSS proficiency for interactive prototypes
- 3D Tools: Basic Blender, Maya, or rigging knowledge to prep/tweak models
- AI-Augmented Design: Experience with MidJourney, DALL·E, or similar for ideation support
- F2P Game Background and understanding of live-ops design needs
- Jira & Confluence fluency for agile collaboration
If you’re passionate about crafting standout visual experiences, we’d love to hear from you!
Big Viking Games is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible environment for all candidates. We welcome applications from individuals of all abilities and will provide accommodations throughout the hiring process as needed. If you require any accommodations, please email [email protected] so we can work with you to support your needs.
